Co-Lead Toddler Teacher

Stepping Stones Childrens Center; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Discounts

Paid Time Off

IRA + Matching

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education Funds

Signing Bonus after 90 days

Signing Bonus after 6 months

Job summary

Stepping Stones Children's Center in Gibsonia, PA is seeking a Group Supervisor for the Main Center to plan and implement daily activities and oversee classroom operations. The role reports to the Director of Main Center Programs and is full-time, 10:00am–6:00pm, Monday through Friday, serving 2–3 year olds.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related Human Services field, 30 credit hours in ECE, and substantial child-care experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related Human Services field.
• An Associate's degree with 30 ECE credits and extensive experience also acceptable; 1250 hours with children.
• An Associate's degree with 30 ECE credits and 3750 hours of experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements daily program activities, including assisting the Director of Main Center Programs with designated activities.
• Ensures that monthly observations are recorded for each child.
• Completes formal assessments using Ounce and Work Sampling.
• Develops daily lesson plans and monthly submissions to the Director of Main Center Programs.
• Develops monthly newsletters and distributes to families.
• Coordinates activities with the Assistant Group Supervisor to maximize learning opportunities.
• Plans and facilitates free play and structured learning activities.
• Communicates daily via notes, email, or portal about children's activities and well-being.
• Sets clear behavior rules and expectations for children.
• Engages in group activities such as art, science, math, language, sports, and outdoor play.
• Supports the Director of Main Center Programs in ensuring DHS regulations and Stepping Stones policies are met.

Skills

Program development

Child development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Communication

Team leadership

Classroom supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree with 30 credit hours in ECE

Associate degree with 30 credit hours in ECE + 3750 hours experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Administrative Offices - Gibsonia, PA 15044

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Group Supervisor - Main Center

FSLA: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Main Center Programs

Employment Type

• Co-Lead Toddler Teacher
• Full Time: 10:00am-6:00pm M-F
• Location: Stepping Stones Children's Center (Gibsonia, PA)
• Age Range: 2 years- 3 years old

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• IRA +Matching
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Funds

• $500 Signing Bonus after first 90 days and $500 after 6 months
• Pay range starting at $18.00

Position Summary: The Group Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities and is responsible to the Director of Main Center Programs.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Plans and implements daily program activities, including assisting the Director of Main Center Programs with designated activities.
• Ensures that monthly observations are being recorded for each child enrolled.
• Completes formal assessments using Ounce and Work Sampling.
• Develops lesson plans for each day, posts them in the program and submits them monthly to the Director of Main Center Programs.
• Develops a monthly newsletter and distributes it to families accordingly.
• Coordinates activities with Assistant Group Supervisor to ensure maximum learning opportunities.
• Plans and facilitates free play learning activities and structured learning activities.
• Communicates daily via written notes, email, and/or electronic portal about children's activities and well-being.
• Sets clear rules and expectations of behavior for the children.
• Participates in individual group activities with the children, such as art, science, math, language sports, games, outdoor play, etc.
• Encourages and supports children.
• Assists the Director of Main Center Programs in ensuring all Stepping Stones policies and DHS regulations are met and maintained.
• Ensures a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and guaranteeing the safety and security of the children.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and receives twelve (12) hours of training annually - including Fire Safety (annually), and EOP training (annually) and CPR/Pediatric First Aid (every two years).
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work.)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or Social Work) and 1250 hours of experience with children.
• An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work).
• An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education Elementary Education or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work) and 3750 hours of experience with children.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in program development and planning for children.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to ensure safety, strong relationships, and guidance.
• Ability to build a strong, cohesive team.
• Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.